We have all heard of Data Science and related career prospects, but not many of us have a clear picture of what needs to be done to begin a career in Data Science. Other than taking up a Bachelor’s degree or enrolling for an online course, in general students have no idea of what the path has in store for them.
This article by KDNuggets is a good place to begin. It describes a 4 step journey for any beginner Data Science student till getting their first job. It also describes tools and resources one could use at each step.